In the last 4 weeks, I have experienced a sore form on my lip followed by swelling and burning, about 3 to 4 times a week. The swelling sometimes lasts for hours and occurs at different times and locations. What could be causing this and what should I do?

April 16th, 2023

I have had diarrhea for 2 months, since taking antibiotics for a tooth abscess. I am 54, and had a colonoscopy last year. I contacted my dentist and doctor, took probiotics, Activia yogurt, Pepto-Bismol, and Imodium A-D. Still, the diarrhea continued. Then my doctor prescribed Welchol 625 mg tablets, 2 AM and 2 PM. This helped only slightly. In the AM, I have a more normal bowel movement, but every afternoon I have 2 or 3 episodes of diarrhea. I have stopped coffee, sugar-free items, and varied my diet. I have another doctor appointment a week from today. What should I do in the meantime?

February 13th, 2024

Would you recommend ear tubes if someone constantly gets ear infections, especially if they have been getting them since childhood, and what options are available to release pressure from the ear when antibiotics don't work?

March 31st, 2023

My 57-year-old mother is experiencing pelvic pain, difficulty lifting her legs, and standing up straight. She walks with a waddle and the pain is more pronounced when stepping with her right foot. She has no history of back pain or recent trauma, but she did strain her hip walking down a grassy hill in heels a few days ago. What could be causing her pain and what should she do?

October 14th, 2024

Three months ago, I had a bone graft to repair a non-union clavicle fracture. Although it is healing, the process is slow, and there are 'white spots' in the x-ray, with the union line still visible. Additionally, I have developed a significant skin eruption at the end of the scar on my shoulder, which the doctor believes is a metal allergy, and the plate will need to be removed in a year. How can I make the healing happen faster, and can I do something to minimize the metal reaction?

June 25th, 2023